I joined a Yahoo group called Medieval Encampments and responded to a question about "goulash" that had been posted by another member . I mentioned that real Hungarian goulash was different than what you usually find in these parts. I added that it would have paprika and potatoes as ingredients. Whoops! The "Period Police" swooped in to inform my ignorant and uninformed ass that potatoes and peppers are NOT period, and that "traditional recipes" depend on which "tradition" you follow and blah blah blah. It was enough to make me want to withdraw from the group, except for the fact that there is good information to be had there. I guess some people have nothing better to do.

Whatever.